Educational degrees / certifications:
Associate of Arts - Miami-Dade College
International Society of Appraisers, Certified Member: 1995-2002
The University of Maryland University College: Appraisal Core Courses
101-103
Member of FAPIA
Professional Certification Board of the Real Estate Law Institute, current member

Other relevant information:Mr. Keys has approximately 30+ years experience in adjusting property insurance
claims. He began his career with Commercial Union Insurance Company.
He was later promoted to General Adjuster. He served as General Adjuster for
numerous states and as a catastrophe coordinator. In 1993, he became a
Public Adjuster. His firm specializes in Association claims. He is a past President
of F.A.P.I.A., and a member of the Board of Directors of N.A.P.I.A.

Other relevant information:State Farm Staff National Catastrophe Adjuster (6 years)
Independent Catastrophe Adjuster (6 years)
Worked over 5400 claims in 13 states on numerous types of catastrophic
weather events.
Public Adjuster (Texas)
Texas Dept. of Insurance approved course/CEU provider for
“Two-Story/Steep Rope & Harness”: the only course of it’s kind, developed by
me to train adjusters how to safely navigate steep and high roofs.

Other relevant information:Over 17 years experience in residential and commercial property losses
including fire, mold, water, windstorm, flood, and business interruption.
Licensed in Florida, Texas, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina and
Nebraska. Consultant to Attorneys in several states.

Other relevant information:31+ years experience in the insurance claims industry. Previously held positions
include regional claims manager for an insurance carrier, equity partner in a
regional independent adjusting firm and currently owner of my own firm.

Other relevant information:Over 25 years of experience in commercial, industrial, and residential construction.
Completed over 75 branch banks, 7 computer centers, over 150,000
square feet of office interiors, industrial build to suits, and residential properties
totaling over 180 projects to date. Included in the total were 21 houses rebuilt
after Hurricane Andrew and 4 homes rebuilt after Hurricane Wilma. Settled over
100 insurance claims after Hurricane Wilma as a Public Insurance Adjuster.
Currently an active Real Estate Broker managing and leasing 12 retail shopping
centers.

Years experience in insurance industry:

Insurance Company:

Public Adjuster:

3

Independent Adjuster:

Other:
General Contractor: 25 yrs.

Educational degrees / certifications:
B.S in Business Administration Real Estate, University of Florida, 1979
Minor in Building Construction, University of Florida, 1979
State of Florida Class â€śAâ€ť General Contractorâ€™s License # CGC016227
Pre Engineered Metal Building Certification for American Building Company
State of Florida Professional Claims Adjuster License # PO280283
State of Florida Real Estate Broker License # BK322511
State of Florida Mortgage Broker License # MB0615176

Educational degrees / certifications:
State of Florida Certified General Contractor
State of Florida Certified Roofing Contractor
State of Florida Community Association Manager
Thirty four plus years of service restoration
Bioaerosis Certified

Other relevant information:Licensed 36 years in Florida as Independent and Public Insurance Adjuster.
Comprehensive knowledge of construction and estimating as well as policy
coverage and associated legal issues. Having worked for many years as an IA
(most recently in Houston, Texas, 2008) as well as a PA provides me with the
balanced perspective and knowledge to function effectively as an Umpire.